Category Archives: General Health Information

If you’ve been into calisthenics training for a while, then you probably know that among calisthenics athletes, climbers are the ones who possess the greatest and most impressive pulling strength.
Seeing what climbers can do, especially free solo climbers, …
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TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Compulsive texting can lead to poor school performance for teenage girls, a new study suggests.
“It appears that it is the compulsive nature of texting, rather than sheer frequency, that is problematic,” said lead researcher Kelly Lister-Landman, who was at Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania when tSee Original Article

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regular text message reminders can help people with heart disease stick to a healthier lifestyle, Australian researchers report.
Patients who received automated text messages throughout their week saw improvements in their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, blood presSee Original Article

TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Preventive measures at “suicide hotspots” such as high bridges and cliffs might greatly reduce the number of suicides at these locations, a new review suggests.
Researchers analyzed data from 18 studies to determine the effects of three methods of suicide prevention in use at known suicide hotspots See Original Article

2 to begin their march toward victory with their first set of practices that included workouts ranging from fundamentals to cardio. The Pack is looking to …
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By Tara HaelleHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People with psoriasis may be twice as likely to experience depression as those without the common skin condition, regardless of its severity, a new study suggests.
“Psoriasis in general is a pretty visible disease,” said study author Dr. Roger Ho, an assistant professSee Original Article

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Millions of workers who put in lots of overtime may be upping their odds for a stroke, a new study contends.
“Working long hours is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, and perhaps also coronary heart disease,” study author Mika Kivimaki, a professor of epidemiology at UniversiSee Original Article

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A good cry really can help you feel better, a new study says.
The function of crying is not well understood. Some experts believe crying is an appeal for support, comfort or help, while others think its main role is to release emotions.
In this study, 60 people watched two […]
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FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Voters seem to prefer political candidates with deep voices because they convey strength and competence, a new study finds.
This attraction to deep voices may be due to “caveman instincts,” researchers said. These instincts may lead people to associate leadership ability with physical power rather thanSee Original Article

HeartWare International Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valtech Cardio Inc. in a share and milestone …
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The €189.99 ($211) TomTom Spark Cardio + Music is now available for pre-order, with a small or large strap. Pre-order now and receive a voucher for …
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THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most contact lens wearers close their eyes to safety recommendations, a new U.S. government study finds.
Nearly all of the 41 million Americans who use contact lenses admit they engage in at least one type of risky behavior that can lead to eye infections, U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
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